Can't Help Falling In Love chords
by Elvis Presley
Song Key: D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 68 bpm (Adagio)
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Intermediate
Chords: D, D/A, Em, F#m, G, A7, Bm, B7, C#7
Beginners: See below for an easier key to play the song
Play-Along Video & Chord Charts
Can't Help Falling In Love
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key D A D
Intro: 4/4 ‖ - | ‖
D F#m Bm G D A7
1. Wise men say On-ly fools rush in
G A7 Bm Em D/A A7 D
But I can't help Fal-ling in love with you
D F#m Bm G D A7
2. Shall I stay Would it be a sin
G A7 Bm Em D/A A7 D
If I can't help Fal-ling in love with you
F#m C#7 F#m C#7
Chorus: Like a riv-er flows Sure-ly to the sea
F#m C#7 F#m B7 Em A7
Darl-ing so it goes Some things are meant to | be - |
D F#m Bm G D A7
3. Take my hand Take my whole life too
G A7 Bm Em D/A A7 D
For I can't help Fal-ling in love with you
F#m C#7 F#m C#7
Chorus: Like a riv-er flows Sure-ly to the sea
F#m C#7 F#m B7 Em A7
Darl-ing so it goes Some things are meant to | be - |
D F#m Bm G D A7
4. Take my hand Take my whole life too
G A7 Bm Em D/A A7 D
For I can't help Fal-ling in love with you
G A7 Bm Em D/A A7 D
For I can't help Fal-ling in love with you... Beginners - C Major
- The Key of C Major is ideally suited to beginners with easy chords: C, C/G, Dm, Em, F, G7, Am, A7 B7.
- This is the only key you can play in that doesn't require Barre Chords.
- These chords can all be found on the Basic Guitar Chords page including the chord C/G (C major leading with a G Bass note.)
- Most beginners will generally know most of these chords.
- Press the 'C button on the Transposer, and if you play along with the video, place a Capo on the 2nd fret.
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss.
- Date: 1961
- Lyrics Begin: Wise men say, only fools rush in.
- Artist: Elvis Presley
- Album: Blue Hawaii
- Recorded: March 21–23, 1961
- Released: October 20, 1961
- Single Release: November 21, 1961
